Biography

Sam is the Social Work Care Manager out of the Student Center for Health & Counseling, providing Case Management services to BSU and NTC students. Sam is a 2009 Bemidji State University graduate who has experience working with adults diagnosed with SPMI, families receiving public assistance, homeless, at-risk and foster youth. Sam is knowledgeable in community and campus resources and works hard to empower students through their BSU journey and beyond. Sam utilizes a person-centered approach and tailors services and resources to fit each student’s needs.

Degrees

Bemidji State University Bachelor of Science Social Work

Research Interests

Supporting: Indigenous students, first generation students, foster youth, LGBTQIA2+. Assisting students with resource connection, problem-solving, and life transitions.

Open Field

Hobbies

Reading, spending time at the lake, baking and loving on my dog Cali!